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The film "Oppenheimer" depicts the life and moral dilemmas of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist known as the "father of the atomic bomb." It shows his role in leading the Manhattan Project that developed the first nuclear weapons during World War II. While the film strives to capture Oppenheimer's complexity, some aspects of his personal relationships and the perspectives of others are omitted. Christopher Nolan's direction plays with conventions to engage the audience in both the scientific achievements and ethical issues associated with nuclear weapons. Cillian Murphy's performance embodies Oppenheimer's perfect intellectual passion and inner turmoil regarding his actions. Overall, the film provides a significant portrayal of one of the most consequential scientific developments

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Oppenheimer

The film "Oppenheimer" depicts the life and moral dilemmas of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the scientist known as the "father of the atomic bomb." It shows his role in leading the Manhattan Project that developed the first nuclear weapons during World War II. While the film strives to capture Oppenheimer's complexity, some aspects of his personal relationships and the perspectives of others are omitted. Christopher Nolan's direction plays with conventions to engage the audience in both the scientific achievements and ethical issues associated with nuclear weapons. Cillian Murphy's performance embodies Oppenheimer's perfect intellectual passion and inner turmoil regarding his actions. Overall, the film provides a significant portrayal of one of the most consequential scientific developments

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„Oppenheimer” Rotten Tomatoes:

Review "Oppenheimer" is a fascinating tale of one of the most cru-


cial moments in the history of science and humanity. J. Robert Op-
penheimer was an incredibly complex figure, and the film seems to
strive to capture that complexity. It's not just a story of scientific Filmweb:

achievements but also a portrayal of the moral and ethical drama as-
sociated with the development of nuclear weapons. Christopher
Nolan, the director known for unconventional storytelling ap-
proaches, seems to play with conventions in this film, allowing for
an incredibly engaging presentation of historical events. He often
depicts not only the events themselves but also their causes and con-
sequences, adding depth to the narrative. It's worth noting the excel- Metacritic:
lent performances by the actors, especially Cillian Murphy, who em-
bodies Oppenheimer perfectly. However, at times, the film might be
challenging to follow due to its intricate narrative structure. Addi-
tionally, secondary aspects such as interpersonal relationships or the
omission of certain perspectives might leave the audience with questions. Nevertheless, overall, "Oppen-
heimer" seems to be a significant work that attempts to showcase both the scientific passion and the moral
dilemmas associated with the invention of the atomic bomb.

Historical Facts
1. Meeting with President Truman: Oppenheimer did indeed have a meeting with President Harry Truman,
where he confessed feeling guilty for his involvement in creating the atomic bomb. His moral views and in-
ternal conflicts about what he created were deeply rooted.

3.Advocating for bombing a deserted island: Some scientists from the Manhattan Project suggested to
Truman the idea of dropping the bomb on a deserted island as a display of power to force the Japanese to
surrender before targeting their cities. Oppenheimer opposed signing this letter, believing that such decisions
should be in the hands of politicians, not scientists. This demonstrates his internal moral struggles and dilem-
mas concerning the use of nuclear weapons, as portrayed by Ch. Nolan in his latest work.

Fun Fact: Despite his involvement in creating the atomic bomb, Oppenheimer later expressed significant
concerns and opposition to further nuclear weapon development. His ethical views and actions regarding nu-
clear weapons influenced his later life and reputation. The beginning of his change in beliefs can be seen to-
wards the end of the film.

5.Quote during the first atomic bomb test: Oppenheimer was a scholar with extensive knowledge of world
literature. During the Trinity test, the first detonation of an atomic bomb, he quoted from the "Bhagavad
Gita," an ancient Hindu epic in the form of a dialogue: "Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds."
This expression reflected his beliefs about the scale and potential destruction brought about by this new
weapon. This symbolic statement became one of the most famous quotes associated with the atomic bomb.

6.Meeting with Truman: Oppenheimer had very tense relations with the administration after the war. Many
of his views, including concerns about escalating conflict with the USSR, didn't align with the administra-
tion's stance. His meeting with Truman, where he confessed guilt, became one of the key moments in his life,
revealing his internal turmoil and moral dilemmas.

8.Conflict with the Atomic Energy Commission: Lewis Strauss, a member of the Atomic Energy Commis-
sion, was one of Oppenheimer's main critics. After WWII, Strauss began pressuring Oppenheimer, even
leading to his eventual disqualification from accessing classified information. This was a turning point in
Oppenheimer's life as he struggled with accusations of communist sympathies and faced persecution, signifi-
cantly impacting his career and mental health.

Facts hinted in the film


1. Uranium Project in Germany: Germany conducted its research on nuclear weapons during WWII,
known as the "Uranprojekt" or "Uranium Project." However, despite early work on chain reactions, German
efforts didn't result in constructing an atomic bomb before the war's end.

2.Germany's failure in creating the bomb: Not only did Germany conduct scientific work in this field, but
they also had a real chance to be the first country to use nuclear weapons. However, due to the Allies' victory
on the battlefield and the faster development of the American Manhattan Project, Germany failed to build the
bomb before the war ended.

3. The H-bomb (Super Bomb) Project: Post-WWII, the rivalry between the United States and the USSR in
nuclear weapons focused on creating the hydrogen bomb, known as the H-bomb. It was a much more ad-
vanced and destructive weapon than the atomic bomb. Americans and Russians raced to develop this
weapon, leading to the first tests of thermonuclear bombs in the 1950s.

4.Nuclear arms race: After WWII, the Cold War between the USA and the USSR prompted both sides to
intensify efforts in nuclear weapons. This arms race resulted in the development and testing of increasingly
powerful weapons and the creation of agreements and treaties to control the spread of nuclear weapons and
prevent the escalation of a nuclear conflict.

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